Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for Quasonix, LLC, to provide Tri-Band Telemetry Transmitters as listed below The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), 412 Test Engineering Instrumentation (ENI), Edwards AFB, CA, intends to issue a name brand contract to Quasonix, LLC, and provide the following items: 1. Tri-Band Telemetry Transmitter, P/N QSX-VMR2-1100-20-04-04AB, Quantity of (10) Each 2. Insured Shipping, Quantity of (10) Each. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition, is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved Brand Name Letter. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this brand name action. The applicable NAICS code is 334220. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 750 employees. This notice neither constitutes a RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Alberto J. Safille. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2006. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Alberto J. Safille, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-2704 or Ms. Theresa Bruno, AFTC/PZIEA (661) 277-9519. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.
